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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,181.95, 237,203.81 and 47,348.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,181.95, 237,203.81 and 47,348.03 is: 71,001.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,181.95 : 237,203.81 = 47,348.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,181.95/237,203.81 = 47,348.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,181.95x = 237,203.81 × 47,348.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,181.95x = 11,231,132,875.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,231,132,875.25/158,181.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,001.36

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